# Custom Floating Social Buttons

> Custom Floating Social Buttons has <10 active installs and 38 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 24/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Custom Floating Social Buttons shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

**Add floating social media buttons to your WordPress site. Position them left or right and include YouTube, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 974
- **Downloads (30 days):** 38 (+40.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 24/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Jan 1, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.7.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.6+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Ravi Shankar (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/shankarravi614/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/custom-floating-social-buttons/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [facebook](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/facebook/) | >100 | 386 |
| [floating buttons](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/floating-buttons/) | #13 | 19 |
| [social media](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/social-media/) | >100 | 344 |
| [whatsapp](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/whatsapp/) | >100 | 450 |
| [youtube](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/youtube/) | >100 | 378 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| facebook | >100 | 4,466 |
| floating buttons | >100 | 1,988 |
| social media | >100 | 2,963 |
| whatsapp | >100 | 1,909 |
| youtube | >100 | 5,285 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Meta for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/facebook-for-woocommerce/) | 400K+ | 2.1/5 (480) | Jul 23, 2026 | 63/100 |
| 2 | [Meta pixel for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/official-facebook-pixel/) | 400K+ | 2.7/5 (164) | Jul 27, 2026 | 62/100 |
| 3 | [Nextend Social Login and Register](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/nextend-facebook-connect/) | 200K+ | 4.9/5 (446) | Jul 28, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 4 | [Smash Balloon Social Post Feed – Simple Social Feeds for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-facebook-feed/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (1,509) | Sep 30, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 5 | [Metricool – Social media and site statistics](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/metricool/) | 80K+ | 4.5/5 (21) | Oct 6, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 6 | [Facebook Chat Plugin – Live Chat Plugin for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/facebook-messenger-customer-chat/) | 70K+ | 3.5/5 (302) | Jul 5, 2022 | 41/100 |
| 7 | [Social Media Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/social-media-widget/) | 30K+ | 3.9/5 (84) | Jun 10, 2024 | 43/100 |
| 8 | [OG — Better Share on Social Media](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/og/) | 20K+ | 4.8/5 (216) | May 15, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 9 | [Feed Them Social – Social Media Feeds, Video, and Photo Galleries](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/feed-them-social/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (639) | Sep 5, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 10 | [Social Login, Social Sharing by miniOrange](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/miniorange-login-openid/) | 10K+ | 4.6/5 (356) | Sep 17, 2026 | 77/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Custom Floating Social Buttons free?
Yes. Custom Floating Social Buttons is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Custom Floating Social Buttons safe to use in 2026?
Custom Floating Social Buttons shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Custom Floating Social Buttons?
Custom Floating Social Buttons is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 974 times since it launched in September 2024. It was downloaded 38 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Custom Floating Social Buttons work with WordPress 7.1?
Custom Floating Social Buttons is officially tested up to WordPress 6.7.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Custom Floating Social Buttons need?
Custom Floating Social Buttons requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Custom Floating Social Buttons last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on January 1, 2025 (2 years ago).

### Who makes Custom Floating Social Buttons?
Custom Floating Social Buttons is developed and maintained by Ravi Shankar.

### What are the best alternatives to Custom Floating Social Buttons?
The most popular alternatives to Custom Floating Social Buttons are Meta for WooCommerce (400K+ installs), Meta pixel for WordPress (400K+ installs) and Nextend Social Login and Re… (200K+ installs).


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